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Man carrying baby bitten during violent row on London Underground, police say

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Carr, S. (2026, October 5). Man carrying baby bitten during violent row on London Underground, police say. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/man-baby-bitten-london-underground-b1299616.html

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On September 5, a violent incident occurred on the London Underground between Maze Hill and Woolwich Arsenal stations when a man assaulted and bit a passenger holding a baby, reportedly due to an aggressive confrontation that escalated into physical violence involving multiple family members. The suspect fled before police arrived at Woolwich Arsenal station. British Transport Police have released a photograph of a person they believe may hold information relevant to the case and are urging anyone with knowledge to contact them by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, referencing incident number 581 from September 5. Anonymity is also available through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 for those who wish to provide information without revealing their identity.

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British Transport Police have released an image of a man they want to trace after a passenger carrying a baby was allegedly assaulted and bitten on a train in south-east London. uncertain

passenger → release → London

The incident happened at about 5.30pm on September 5 on a service travelling between Maze Hill and Woolwich Arsenal stations. asserted

incident → happen → stations

Police said a family were sitting on the train when they were approached by a man, who became aggressive. asserted

who → say → man

During the confrontation, the man allegedly assaulted and bit a male passenger who was holding a baby in his arms. uncertain

who → assault → arms

Other members of the family who tried to stop him were also assaulted, officers said. asserted

officers → try → him

Read More The suspect got off the train at Woolwich Arsenal and left the area before police arrived. asserted

police → read → area

Officers investigating the incident have now issued a photograph of a man they believe may have information that could help their enquiries. uncertain

that → investigate → enquiries

Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 581 of September 5. asserted

who → recognise → September

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. asserted

Information → pass → 111

Man carrying baby bitten during violent row on London Underground, police say

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